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Tennant t500e Operator's Manual

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T500e
Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
English
Operator Manual
Rev. 01 (02-2017)
*9015506*
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  • Page 1 Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber English Operator Manual ® TennantTrue Parts ® IRIS a Tennant Technology Insta-Fit™ Adapter Smart-Fill™ Automatic Battery Watering North America / International 9015506 For the latest Parts manuals and other Rev. 01 (02-2017) language Operator manuals, visit: *9015506*...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTENDED USE This manual is furnished with each new model. The T500e walk-behind floor scrubber is intended for It provides necessary operation and maintenance commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental instructions. businesses. It is designed to scrub hard floor surfaces Read this manual completely and (concrete, tile, stone, synthetic, etc.) in an indoor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....HOUR METER ......Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 5: Safety

    Explosion, Electric Shock or Injury: combustible dusts are present. Read manual before operating machine. With pads or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other Do not use or pick up flammable materials or pads may impair safety. reactive metals.
  • Page 6 All repairs must be performed by trained The machine may only be operated on personnel. gradients up to 2%. Use Tennant supplied or approved Lower the scrub head and squeegee before replacement parts. tying down machine. Do not modify the machine from its original Turn machine off and remove key.

  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    Electrical hazard. Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Disconnect battery Explosion or fire can result. Keep cables before servicing sparks and open flame away when machine. charging. Located on circuit breaker Located on bottom side of recovery tank. panel. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    SCRUB HEAD TYPES 26 in / 650 mm Dual Disk 28 in / 700 mm Cylindrical Brush 28 in / 700 mm Orbital Pad 28 in / 700 mm Dual Disk 32 in / 800 mm Dual Disk Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 10: Control Panel Components

    Slow speed (drive model) Automatic Battery Watering Tank (Option) Forward / Reverse (drive model) No detergent (ec-H2O option) Key On Key Off Water temperature (ec-H2O option) ec-H2O scrubbing (option) Circuit breaker Battery charge Do not power spray Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 11: Installing Batteries

    IRIS are supplied with a charger and set of batteries from the factory. When a battery reaches its end of life and must be replaced, Tennant highly recommends that the same battery type be used to continue to maximize the machines performance. In...

  • Page 12: Brush And Pad Information

    1. Lift the squeegee mount bracket to the raised to use. Contact a Tennant representative for specific position. Place foot under pedal to lift (Figure 4). recommendations.

  • Page 13: Installing Disk Brushes/Pads (Disk Scrub Head Model)

    The blades should deflect as shown (Figure 7). or accessories not supplied or approved by Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. 3. Set the yellow spring clips to the open position to make brush installation easier. Press clips down and outward to set (Figure 10).

  • Page 14: Installing Orbital Pads (Orbital Scrub Head Model)

    FIG. 16 or accessories not supplied or approved by 3. Attach idler plate to brush end with double row of Tennant. The use of other pads may impair safety. bristles (Figure 17). 2. Attach backer pad, retaining strips facing downward, to working pad (Figure 14).

  • Page 15: Filling Solution Tank

    Drain, rinse, and refill the solution tank with clear cool water before operating the ec-H2O system. watering tank. Conventional cleaning detergents will cause an ec-H2O system fault. FIG. 23 FIG. 20 Tennant T500e (02-2017)

  • Page 16: Ec-H2O Water Conditioning Cartridge (Ec-H2O Model)

    The flashing LED alerts the operator to reduce the brush pressure setting to prevent brush motor overload. FIG. 26 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 17: Solution Flow Button

    When the machine or on-board battery charger detects a fault, the service indicator will light up and begin flashing (Figure 31). The battery discharge indicator lights will also flash a fault code. See SERVICE INDICATOR CODES to diagnose machine fault. FIG. 33 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 18: Machine Operation

    FIG. 34 3. ec-H2O models - The ec-H2O system will automatically turn on at key start up. The ec-H2O indicator will appear on the control panel indicating that the system is activated (Figure 35). FIG. 37 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 19: Emergency Shut-Off Button

    Keep the metal scrub head edge NOTE: To pick up any remaining water left on floor away to avoid possible damage. after scrub head is raised continue to drive machine forward with squeegee down. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 20: Circuit Breaker Panel

    10 A Scrub head lift actuator 20 A Vacuum motor 25 A Left brush motor Right brush motor 25 A 60 A Propel FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, all repairs must be performed by trained personnel. FIG. 45 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 21: Draining Solution Tank

    2. To drain remaining water from solution tank, pull the solution tank level hose from the accessory rail (Figure 48). Firmly reconnect the hose to the FIG. 50 accessory rail after draining tank. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 22: Service Indicator Codes

    ☼ ☼ S ☼ S Battery watering system fault Contact service Charger communication fault Restart. If fault repeats, contact service. Scrub control board communication fault S ☼ ☼ ☼ S ec-H2O system communication fault Battery watering CAN fault Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 23: On-Board Battery Charger Service Indicator Codes

    Verify if cleaning detergent was added to solution tank. If ec-H2O system was operated with cleaning detergent, drain solution tank, add clear water and operate the ec-H2O system until the fault code clears. If fault repeats, continue to recycle key until fault clears. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Batteries, terminals and cables Check and clean 750 Hours Vacuum motor Replace carbon brushes 1250 Hours Propel motor Replace carbon brushes Brush motor Replace carbon brushes Brush belt Replace belt O = Operator T = Trained Personnel Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 25: Machine Maintenance

    2. Remove and clean the float shut-off screen (Figure 52). FIG. 55 Orbital scrub head - Turn the working pad over or replace when worn (Figure 56). FIG. 52 3. Drain and rinse out the solution tank (Figure 53). FIG. 56 FIG. 53 Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 26 FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, do not power spray or hose off machine. Electrical malfunction may occur. Use damp cloth. FIG. 62 ATTENTION: Do not disconnect battery cables while charger is plugged in, circuit board damage may result. FIG. 59 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 27: After Weekly Use

    1. Drain solution tank. Remove the solution tank filter and clean screen (Figure 65). Turn the filter bowl FOR SAFETY: When servicing batteries, wear counter-clockwise to remove. personal protection equipment as needed. Avoid contact with battery acid. FIG. 65 FIG. 68 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 28: Electric Motors

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine, remove key and set parking brake if equipped. Replace belts every 1250 hours. Contact trained personnel for belt replacement (Figure 69). FIG. 69 Tennant T500e (NIL)

  • Page 29: Batteries

    After charging, distilled water can be added charger refer to the charger's owners manual for up to about 3 mm (0.12 in) below the sight tubes. operating instructions. Contact distributor or Tennant for battery charger recommendations if machine is not equipped with charger.
  • Page 30 FOR SAFETY: Do not disconnect the off-board FIG. 75 charger's DC cord from the machine's receptacle when the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the charger must be interrupted during charging, disconnect the AC power supply cord first. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 31: Battery Charger Settings

    IRIS MODELS: For models equipped with capability to report battery charging data via IRIS, Tennant recommends using the same battery type. If a different amp hour or battery type is desired, contact Tennant Service Department. OFF-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER: To change the off-board battery charger settings, refer to the off-board charger's owner manual.

  • Page 32: Hydrolink Battery Watering System (Trojan Battery Option)

    FIG. 82 6. After adding water, replace the dust cap on the battery fill hose and store the hand pump hose inside the machine's battery compartment for future use. FIG. 79 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 33: Automatic Battery Watering System (Trojan Battery Option)

    3. Remove worn blade(s) from the blade retainer (Figure 87). FIG. 84 The automatic battery watering indicator will also alert user to add distilled water when tank is empty (Figure 85). See CONTROL PANEL OPERATION for further details. FIG. 87 FIG. 85 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 34: Ec-H2O Water Conditioning Cartridge Replacement

    FIG. 89 FIG. 90 3. Disconnect the two hose connectors from the top of the cartridge by pressing the gray collars inward and pulling the connectors outward (Figure 91). Lift cartridge to remove. Gray Collar FIG. 91 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 35: Machine Jacking

    The three indicator lights will then blink three times to indicate timer has been reset. Repeat process if the three indicator lights do not blink three times. Service switch 3 indicator lights Solution flow button FIG. 93 Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 36: Transporting Machine

    (RV) antifreeze into the solution tank. 4. Models not equipped with ec-H2O system - Turn machine on and operate the solution flow system. Turn the machine off when the antifreeze is visible on the floor. Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 37 Add clean water to solution tank and to optional detergent tank and operate the machine to flush system. 7. Refill the automatic battery watering tank with distilled water, if equipped. Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect brush pressure Adjust brush pressure Wrong brush/pad type Use correct brush/pad for application Low battery charge Recharge batteries Uneven brush pressure Scrub head/brushes not level. Contact service Broken or loose belt (cylindrical brush Contact service model) Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 39 Replace batteries Battery discharge indicator (BDI) See CHARGING BATTERIES programmed incorrectly Faulty charger Replace battery charger Brush pressure set too high Lower brush pressure Excessive scrub head Damaged scrub head isolators Replace isolators. Contact service noise (Orbital model) Tennant T500e (01-2017)

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Sound power level uncertainty L 83.1 dB(A) 83.1 dB(A) 83.1 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 36F/2C, Max: 110F/43C *Values per IEC 60335-2-72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T500e (02-2017)
  • Page 41 Sound power level uncertainty L 84.3 dB(A) 83.4 dB(A) uncertainty K Machine vibration at hand-arm* <2.5 m/s Ambient operating temperature Min: 36F/2C, Max: 110F/43C *Values per IEC 60335- 2- 72. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tennant T500e (02-2017)

  • Page 42: Machine Dimensions

    41.3 in / 1049 mm 28 in / 700 mm Model 28 in / 700 mm Model 61.1 in / 1552 mm 46.6 in / 1234 mm 32 in / 800 mm Model 32 in / 800 mm Model Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 43 SPECIFICATIONS CYLINDRICAL BRUSH MODEL 30.7 in / 780 mm 43.3 in 1100 mm 46.6 in / 1234 mm 59.1 in / 1501 mm Tennant T500e (01-2017)
  • Page 44 SPECIFICATIONS ORBITAL PAD MODEL 28 in / 710 mm 43.3 in 1100 mm 58.5 in / 1486 mm 41.3 in / 1049 mm Tennant T500e (01-2017)

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